Intense Spider 275 Foundation Build - first ride
Intense is known as a big-money boutique brand, so when the Californian firm announced the launch of its new, cheaper Foundation Build complete bikes we couldnât wait to see how they performed. The...
View ArticleAle PRR Bermuda bib shorts
Lets get the Euro neon style point out of the way first â youâll either love it or loathe it. Out on the road, reaction was a 50/50 mix, but beyond that lies a short with some incredibly well...
View ArticleSponsored post: Saris Bike Racks
When your pride and joy is strapped to the roof or rear of your car, you want to ensure the rack thatâs holding it there is designed with care and security in mind. Step forward bike rack...
View ArticleSRAM vs Shimano hydraulic brake pads in wet grit - video
Compared with standard rim brakes, hydraulic road brakes can be a godsend in wet conditions, especially when riding carbon wheels. But hydraulic road brakes arenât magically unassailable, especially...
View ArticleFuji Gran Fondo 2.3 C
The American owned, Japanese bike brand Fuji has loads of experience in producing high quality bikes, and the Gran Fondo 2.3 C is no exception. Founded in 1899, the brand is named after Mount Fuji, a...
View ArticleLeatt DBX 4.5 neck brace
Having tried nearly every iteration of Leattâs impressive MTB-specific neck brace (most recently, the 5.5), itâs fair to say the latest design is the comfiest yet. Though the DBX 4.5 doesnât have...
View ArticleFocus Izalco Max Disc - first ride review
With the first trials of disc brakes in road racing imminent, competition in the realm of race bikes with rotors is intensifying. German brand Focus has today announced a disc version of its flagship...
View ArticleSRAM Flat Mount brakes are here
Groupset manufacturer SRAM has today announced a new range of hydraulic disc brake calipers that use the Flat Mount open standard introduced by Shimano last year. With brakes to match all three of the...
View ArticlePenny In Yo’ Pants launches Indiegogo campaign
Penny In Yoâ Pants, the concept that became an internet sensation in 2014, is back with a new product and a crowdfunding campaign to get it into production. The original concept was simple: combine...
View ArticleFocus launches Cayo Al Disc
Somewhat overshadowed by the headline-grabbing Izalco Max Disc, German manufacturer Focus has also launched a new line of alloy bikes to replace its longstanding Culebro model.The Cayo Al Disc shares...
View ArticleCannondale Lefty road bike fork - spotted
Cannondale has teased a video showing what appears to be a forthcoming gravel road bike complete with a road-going version of its iconic Lefty suspension fork. The company isn't giving too much away at...
View ArticleNew Bianchi Specialissima climbing bike uses Countervail technology
Bianchi has a new climbing bike called the Specialissima that uses the viscoelastic Countervail technology the Italian brand first introduced in its Infinito CV endurance bike. Bianchi partnered with...
View ArticleScott Scale 760
Affordable hardtails typically sit in a sub-family of their own in a brandâs hierarchy, borrowing design features from higher up the range and cutting costs on kit. Scottâs Scale range is a little...
View ArticleEndura FS260 Pro SL bib shorts
Once measured up for size and chosen leg length â our fit was at London dealer Cyclefit â we were immediately able to throw a leg over the bike and ride in Enduraâs purportedly tailored comfort....
View ArticleFriday Five-a-side: this week's new bike gear
The weekend may have seemed to be ages away when you first sat down at your desk on Monday but praise be, itâs finally Friday! Here are some of the latest shiny widgets to arrive at BikeRadarâs...
View ArticleMavic Ksyrium Pro Allroad Disc – video
Targeted at road riders who like to take their rides onto rougher surfaces, the Mavic Kysrium Pro Allroad Disc offers a sturdy, wide-stance tubeless rim, a quick-engaging hub and the easy braking that...
View ArticleMavic overhauls Ksyrium line with wide rims, tubeless capability
Some 16 years after Mavic first introduced the Kysrium as an innovative alloy wheelset, the French company has reinvigorated the name with a refreshed identity focused around endurance-style riding....
View ArticleFelt 2016 road line-up revealed
Feltâs road line-up for 2016 sees the launch of a redesigned Fx cyclocross range; a larger ZW womenâs range and a globally available Tk track range. Thereâs also the V-series adventure bikes...
View ArticleFive reasons you should race enduro
You've got the bike and you've always been curious when it comes to competition â now is the time to get out and try your first enduro race. If you aren't yet convinced then take a good look at the...
View ArticleTrek enhances Project One custom program with new Factory Experience options
Trek continues to expand its Project One custom bike program with a new option called the Factory Experience. Now, you can not only order the bike youâve always wanted but you can also have someone...
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